Pupil Leadership

At Chilwell Croft Academy, we believe every child has the potential to lead. Our Pupil Leadership Team provides Year 6 pupils with the opportunity to develop confidence, responsibility and the skills needed to make a positive difference within our school community.

The selection process is both exciting and purposeful. Pupils wishing to become members of the Leadership Team begin by writing a formal letter of application to the Headteacher, explaining why they would like the role and the qualities they would bring. Following shortlisting, candidates take part in a formal interview with the Headteacher and members of the Senior Leadership Team. This gives pupils valuable experience of the application and interview process, while also allowing them to present their ideas, demonstrate their communication skills and share their vision for making Chilwell Croft Academy an even better place to learn.

From this process, we appoint our Head Boy, Head Girl and four House Captains, Vice Captains and House Leads. These pupils are excellent role models who embody our school values and lead by example through kindness, integrity, resilience and aspiration.

Our House Captains play a particularly important role within our House System, which is the heartbeat of school life. They help to build a strong sense of belonging by sharing key messages during assemblies, celebrating the achievements of their houses, encouraging participation in competitions and events, and motivating younger pupils to demonstrate our school virtues every day. Working alongside the Head Boy and Head Girl, they help foster the shared identity, teamwork and positive relationships that sit at the heart of life at Chilwell Croft Academy.

Being part of the Pupil Leadership Team is both a privilege and a responsibility. Our leaders represent the voice of the pupils, support whole-school events and initiatives, and inspire others to live out our vision of being "All different, all equal, all achieving."